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SUMMARY:EKY Founder Roundtable 2026
DESCRIPTION:EKY Founder Roundtable 2026\nA focused conversation for founders building what’s next in Eastern Kentucky\nIf you’re building something new\, this is for you\nWhen: May 20\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET\nWhere: Faithlife Market | 130 Division St | Pikeville\, Kentucky \nIf you are building a startup\, developing a product\, or working on an innovative business in Eastern Kentucky\, the EKY Founder Roundtable 2026 is designed for you. Across the region\, founders and innovators are building companies that are shaping the future of Eastern Kentucky. But building something new comes with challenges you don’t always talk about in public. The EKY Founder Roundtable brings together the people doing that work. This is a small group conversation for founders who are actively building and looking to connect with others who understand what it takes. \nWhy Attend\nBuilding a company is easier when you’re not doing it alone. \nAt the EKY Founder Roundtable\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nConnect with founders building across Eastern Kentucky\nShare challenges and lessons from your journey\nTalk through product\, technology\, hiring\, and funding\nLearn how others are navigating similar decisions\nBuild relationships within the region’s growing innovation ecosystem\n\nParticipation is limited to keep the conversation focused and valuable. \nWho Should Attend\nThis roundtable is for people actively building innovative or scalable ventures in Eastern Kentucky\, including: \n\nStartup founders launching new companies\nEntrepreneurs building technology-enabled businesses\nInnovators developing products\, platforms\, or tools\nFounders working toward scalable or high-growth ventures\nUniversity-affiliated founders and student entrepreneurs\n\nIf you’re building something new\, this is for you. \nWhat to expect\nThis roundtable is a working conversation for founders. \nWhat this is:\nA space to share real experiences\, talk through challenges\, and learn how others are building and growing in Eastern Kentucky. \nWhat this isn’t:\nNo presentations. No pitches. No passive networking. \nThis is for people ready to engage\, contribute\, and have honest conversations about building something from the ground up. \nApply to Join \nSpots are intentionally limited to keep the conversation meaningful. \nIf you’re actively building in Eastern Kentucky\, we encourage you to apply.
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/eky-founder-roundtable-052026/
LOCATION:Faithlife Market\, 130 Division St\, Pikeville\, 41501\, United States
CATEGORIES:EKY Founder Roundtable Series,SOAR event,SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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SUMMARY:2025 Pizza and Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Got an idea? Hungry for more than just pizza? \nJoin us for Pizza and Pitch\, a high-energy evening where students\, startups\, and community members come together to pitch\, learn\, and connect. Whether you’ve got a big idea or just want to see what’s cooking in Eastern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial scene\, you’re invited! \n📅 Date: December 1\n🕕 Time: 6-8 p.m.\n📍 Location: FaithLife Market (130 Division St\, Pikeville\, KY 41501)\n🎤 Hosted by: SOAR Innovation\, ARC POWER\, BitSource\, University of Pikeville\, and the Start Something Entrepreneurship Club \nWhat to Expect \n\nLive pitches: Hear from two student teams from the University of Pikeville’s New Venture Creation course\, plus open slots for local entrepreneurs and community members to share their ideas.\nNetworking and collaboration: Meet mentors\, partners\, and peers who are passionate about innovation and small business growth.\nFree pizza! Because great ideas deserve great fuel. 🍕\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nAspiring entrepreneurs and innovators\nUniversity of Pikeville students\nLocal business owners and community members\nAnyone curious about startups\, scalable ideas\, or supporting homegrown talent\n\nWhy Attend \nPizza & Pitch is more than a pitch event. It’s a celebration of ideas\, creativity\, and the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Eastern Kentucky. Come support emerging talent\, get inspired\, and maybe even spark your next big idea. \n👉 RSVP to pitch or attend!
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/2025-pizza-and-pitch/
LOCATION:Faithlife Market\, 130 Division St\, Pikeville\, 41501\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOAR event,SOAR Innovation
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